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“We just need more in the same direction” – Pérez acknowleges “tremendous job” by Red Bull after “positive” F1 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

For the first time since the 2023 Miami Grand Prix, Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez will start a Formula One Grand Prix race ahead of his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen. The Mexican, who has shown spectacular form through the weekend’s practice and qualifying sessions, will start Sunday’s race from fourth position, having outqualified his teammate by…

IndyCar | Big Music GP | FP1 | Palou and Dixon on top as Siegel crashes out

Lucrezia Costa4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The last IndyCar round of the 2024 opens with a practise session ahead of Qualifying for the first oval championship deciding final round in ten years. Daly following his podium last time out in Milwaukee was out first on track in Nashville, with Palou setting the best early lap speed in 196.830mph, followed by Kirkwood…

Colapinto “can’t be any more happy” following stunning F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying run

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Franco Colapinto’s superb start to life in Formula One continues as he made Q3 at the Azerbaijan GP, outqualifying Alex Albon in the process. He’ll start P9. Told he would be starting behind the three current champions on the grid, Verstappen, Hamilton and Alonso, he joked about getting them all off the line. “Yeah, looking…

Verstappen says changes to his RB20 between FP3 and qualifying at F1 Azerbaijan GP “tipped it over the edge with the balance” as he starts P6

James O'Connor4 months ago06 mins

Max Verstappen was left to rue set-up changes as he qualified only P6 for tomorrow’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The three-time World Champion and teammate Sergio Pérez looked quick throughout practice, as Red Bull improved following a dismal showing at Monza two weeks ago. However, come qualifying, the car was difficult to drive according to the…

Norris “disappointed and frustrated” with Q1 exit in F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying: “I was feeling good”

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Saturday in Azerbaijan saw Lando Norris sensationally get knocked out in Q1 as the Brit will start in P17 for the race tomorrow. After Esteban Ocon hit the wall at turn 4 on his push lap, he was cruising around back to the pits with a puncture. A white flag was thrown on the exit…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | Charles Leclerc storms to pole ahead of Oscar Piastri

Ryan McGahey4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Charles Leclerc dominates qualifying to take pole position ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz as Sergio Perez out-qualifies a struggling Verstappen for the first time this season. Q1: Opening the session was Nico Hulkenberg for Haas, crossing the line with a 1:45.021, closing followed by the Sauber duo of Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas….

F2 Sprint | Azerbaijan GP | Duerksen claims his maiden F2 win, becoming the 15th different winner in 2024

Olivia Pursehouse4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

In his Formula 2 debut, Christian Mansell starts the sprint race from pole position after qualifying 10th in yesterday’s qualifying session. Lined up alongside him is Dams’ Crawford, with Mini starting 3rd for his F2 debut with Prema, replacing Ollie Bearman this weekend while he steps up for F1 duties with his future team, Haas. Five lights…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | FP3 | Russell pips Leclerc to fastest time; Bearman crashes out

Nicolas Lopes4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

Final practice for the 2024 Azerbaijan GP got underway with cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures over the Baku City Circuit compared to Friday’s running, after a bit of rain hit before the session. Two-time Baku winner Sergio Perez was the first to go out on track, and reported it was a “bit damp” due to…

Oakes: The coming months for Alpine F1 will be “the most critical point for the team and the company for the next few years”

Evan Roberts4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend, in only his third race in charge of Alpine, Oliver Oakes spoke Friday morning on some of the changes that will be made and challenges that could arise as the season comes towards its end. With there only being eight races left of the longest season on…

“Our research says this is the right thing to do” — Red Bull on floor changes for F1 Azerbaijan GP

Syrine Ferchichi4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Red Bull Racing has been putting a lot of effort into getting back on track after only managing two podium finishes in the previous six races. Concern over McLaren and Ferrari surpassing Red Bull in race pace is mounting, putting Max Verstappen’s and the team’s aspirations of winning the championship in jeopardy. At the Italian…